I've registered for this event, but I haven't cycled a bike in over 2 years.

The site recommends a training program of cycles and rides I should to to prepare for the distance, but can anyone here point me in a better direction for training advice?

For the last two weeks I've just been in the gym, spinning away on the stationary bike watching fox sports!I wouldn't mind a bit more guidance from some of the more experienced people on the site

you have like 4 weeks to prepare.
just do some stages...like a 40k ride, then next week a 50k ride and then a 60k ride and then maybe a 70k ride.
i am preparing for this event atm and feel so weak. but the fact that i will get to draft and have some psychological impetus (ie other riders around me to tell me to HTFU) - that helps a bit.
and plus i am gonna eat and drink like there is no tomorrow.

You'd be surprised once you start riding with 7000 people how quick the 100kms will go...as neil13 said do the 60kms if you dont feel confident...

mmm...alright i'll talk to the mrs and see how i go. the other thing is i dont have anyone to ride with and i dont want to do it by myself. So i'll see if i can con her into bringing her bike along for it.

You'd be surprised once you start riding with 7000 people how quick the 100kms will go...as neil13 said do the 60kms if you dont feel confident...

mmm...alright i'll talk to the mrs and see how i go. the other thing is i dont have anyone to ride with and i dont want to do it by myself. So i'll see if i can con her into bringing her bike along for it.

You wont have any worries being by yourself mate, once you get going you'll be surprised how many new friends you'll make along the way...

GIANT 2011 Talon MTB

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At this stage it will be the train, BQ have a bus that runs back to brissy with the bikes taken back in a truck, im also looking at that option...you should get the missus to pick you and make a day of it...this should give you some good info...
http://www.bq.org.au/b2gc100/?page_id=4

GIANT 2011 Talon MTB

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deks wrote: mmm...alright i'll talk to the mrs and see how i go. the other thing is i dont have anyone to ride with and i dont want to do it by myself. So i'll see if i can con her into bringing her bike along for it.

Double dare mate? I'm seriously thinking about entering it as well if I get everything fixed up in time.

deks wrote: mmm...alright i'll talk to the mrs and see how i go. the other thing is i dont have anyone to ride with and i dont want to do it by myself. So i'll see if i can con her into bringing her bike along for it.

Double dare mate? I'm seriously thinking about entering it as well if I get everything fixed up in time.

well if u get everything fixed up mate i just may be keen. let me know!

Hey Tatt2 - I noticed your sig says OCR3 07, is that a Giant and your bike I take it (?). If that's the case, mine is also a Giant OCR3!!! and probably a 2007 as I got it in March on a special. Although mine is smaller since it's the female model. Awesome bike though!!!!
Sorry, completely unrelated to the topic... I might as well say something about the challenge...ah! CAN'T WAIT!!!! did a 65km ride on Saturday and wasn't tired afterwards so i think I can take it!

baarg wrote:Hey Tatt2 - I noticed your sig says OCR3 07, is that a Giant and your bike I take it (?). If that's the case, mine is also a Giant OCR3!!! and probably a 2007 as I got it in March on a special. Although mine is smaller since it's the female model. Awesome bike though!!!!Sorry, completely unrelated to the topic... I might as well say something about the challenge...ah! CAN'T WAIT!!!! did a 65km ride on Saturday and wasn't tired afterwards so i think I can take it!

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GIANT 2011 Talon MTB

I like poetry, long walks on the beach and poking dead things with a stick.

baarg wrote:Hey Tatt2 - I noticed your sig says OCR3 07, is that a Giant and your bike I take it (?). If that's the case, mine is also a Giant OCR3!!! and probably a 2007 as I got it in March on a special. Although mine is smaller since it's the female model. Awesome bike though!!!!Sorry, completely unrelated to the topic... I might as well say something about the challenge...ah! CAN'T WAIT!!!! did a 65km ride on Saturday and wasn't tired afterwards so i think I can take it!

Yeah it started out as a Giant OCR3 has some 105 running gear and shimano wheels now, soon will have compact cranks and 10 speed with 105 shifters, might have to call it a OCR special

GIANT 2011 Talon MTB

I like poetry, long walks on the beach and poking dead things with a stick.

Moz wrote:Does anyne know if you can move up to the next group on the ride? I mean, if I find that I am riding faster/slower than the group, can I just go at my own pace or do you have to stay in a group?

Go as quick or as slow as you want mate

GIANT 2011 Talon MTB

I like poetry, long walks on the beach and poking dead things with a stick.

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